In the Long Run

In just a few short hours I will leave on my European vacation. I’m exhausted, but excited, and I think I am ready.

I’ve paid my bills and stopped my mail. I’ve charged my camera battery and inserted a 2-gig card for the numerous pictures I hope to take. I have my money belt packed with the British pounds I’ll need for our first stop in London. I’ve checked the weather forecasts for all the cities we’ll visit, and have learned that it will rain only half the time. Nevertheless, I’ve packed my sunglasses, sunscreen, and swimsuit.

I’ve pasted on my most demure American smile, designed to assure the Europeans that I am not an ugly American, in any sense of the word. I’m prepared to wear a skirt while in the Vatican, and a shawl on my head in a Moscow cathedral. I’ve learned how to say “excuse me” in four different languages, with appropriate tone and gestures, so that I can apologize for my unintentional blunders.

I eagerly anticipate acquiring lasting memories, impressions, skills, knowledge, and even friendships. Let the adventure begin!

Posted by Cyppy at 9:25 AM